 |
 |
 |
 |
Unreal how fast time flies. It’s September and Labor Day Weekend already. All those Euro’s reading this blog, that means the summer season is coming to a close and the cooler autumn days are upon us…
It also means that the US Ski Team is down in New Zealand and Chile training for the upcoming Audi FIS World Cup Ski season.
Here’s just a quick primer for what’s going down:
|
|
|
|
At a buck 80, Ted is one of the smaller skiers on the men’s World Cup Circuit, especially when you compare him to the big boys at 220 lbs. You set Ted next to an Aksel Lund Svindal or a Bode Miller and you get the point that when it comes to Newton’s law of gravity, he’s at a disadvantage.
When you look at him in the gym though, you can’t help but notice that this pint-sized shredder has a ton of talent and strength. My eyes nearly popped outa my sockets when I saw him do those back extensions with a 45 lb bar and what looks like 2 x 25 lb plates. Just insane.
Here’s a Park City TV video of Ted working it in the off-season. Definitely an intriguing expose on a racer with mission… enjoy:
|
|
|
|
The fifth Quicksilver Luža Contest went off on Krvavec, Slovenia back on 3th of April and man did shredders ever come out in full force. We out here in the US don’t usually think of Slovenia as a ski/ snowboard powerhouse, but the peeps in Europe are well aware that this country puts on sick events and puts out some amazing athletic talent.
Here are a bunch of pics from the event and of the Tesma Sport Shred team…
Boardforce.net explained how the event went off:
“For those who don’t know the point was to ride the Luža as far as you can, to do some cool trick or just to be funny dressed up. There are 2 categories, ski and snowboard which are divided on Male, Female, Boys and Girls, Veterans. This year there was a new award and it went to the best Luža Group that was competing.
Like last year there were 2 runs, but most of competitors were very frozen from the first run and get satisfied with just one Luža ride, fall or trick. The contest brought us a lot of great tricks, back and front flips, corks and big rotations or just small ones, trio ski team and penguins, ski history and the future great riders.”
If anybody’s out in the area next year April, keep your eye out for this event. It’s definitely worth checking out as a spectator, OR if you’re a ripper, go and compete! It promises to be a great time.
|
|
|
|
Another French ski team prospect sees the future in both the World Cup and with Shred. With a blooming career and new gear, watch out for her in the upcoming alpine race seasons… go Aurelie, GO!
NAME: Aurelie Marchand
HOMETOWN: Megeve, France
SPORT: Ski Racing
BIRTHDATE: 1.18.1992
BEST RESULTS:
I did four times in the top 30 in Super-G in European cup (15th and 22th in St Moritz ; 25th and 30th in Formigal) and two times in the top 30 in European cup (20th and 29th in Caspoggio) on the season 2009/2010. I won 4 FIS races on the season 2009/2010. I did the Junior World Ski Championships in 2010 (in Super-G and Downhill)
ABOUT ME:
I live in Megève since I was little. I started skiing when I was 3 years old with my father and my grandfather. I joined the Megève skiclub when I was 7 years old but I was not so good at the races I did. It was better few years later when I was 13 years old. I joined the Ski High School in Albertville in 2007 and the French Ski Federation in 2008. The beginning of the last season (2009/2010) was rather good but I hurt my knee on February 24th and I get a surgery and all which goes with. So now I wait impatiently for my return on skis…
FILMS OR PUBLICITY: I didn’t do films or publicity coverage.
SOMETHING YOU THINK EVERYONE SHOULD TRY IN THEIR LIFETIME: I think that everybody should try an extreme sport with a lot of speed or in the space which create some good sensations like fear and apprehension.
AGE YOU LEARNED TO SHRED: 2.
CRAZIEST DREAM: Win gold medals on the Olympics and after be plane pilot and travel all around the world.
WHAT EXCITES YOU?: A downhill race on a good slope with good snow and the sun : nothing can be better. I really like to take the plane, go on holidays, do many sports (moto, tennis, volley,…), and of course skiing.
OTHER: Live your life and just be happy.
 |
 |
 |
